He

Pronunciation: /hiː/

Definitions of he

pronoun a word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence, such as 'he' which is used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

Example Sentences

A1 He is a doctor.

A2 He likes to play soccer with his friends.

B1 He has been studying English for two years.

B2 He was the top performer in his team.

C1 He is renowned for his groundbreaking research in the field of medicine.

C2 He has dedicated his life to helping those in need through his philanthropic work.

Examples of he in a Sentence

formal He is the CEO of the company and oversees all operations.

informal He's the one in charge around here.

slang He's the big cheese at the office.

figurative He is the captain of the ship, guiding us through rough waters.

Grammatical Forms of he

• past tense: he loved
• plural: they
• comparative: he is taller
• superlative: he is the tallest
• present tense: he loves
• future tense: he will love
• perfect tense: he has loved
• continuous tense: he is loving
• singular: he
• positive degree: he is good
• infinitive: to be
• gerund: he is loving
• participle: he is loved

Origin and Evolution of he

First Known Use: 1150 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'he' originated from the Old English word 'he', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'hi' meaning 'this one'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'he' has remained relatively consistent in its usage as a third person singular pronoun referring to a male person. However, its pronunciation and spelling have evolved along with changes in the English language.